Drawing Telephone: Sit together and have one person draw a simple picture.

The next
person tries to copy that drawing, and then the first person copies the second
drawing, and so on. Continue this process and watch how the drawing changes with
each iteration.

Paper Plate Clock: Create a simple clock on a paper plate by drawing numbers and
clock hands. Use a brad fastener to attach the clock hands so they can be moved.
Teach your child about time by discussing hours and minutes and practicing setting
the clock to different times.

Paper Snowflakes: Fold paper and cut out shapes to create unique paper snowflakes.
This activity can be adjusted to create other symmetrical designs or decorations.

DIY Greeting Cards: Encourage your child to create their own greeting cards for
family and friends using paper, crayons, markers, and other craft supplies.

Paper Beads: Cut long, thin triangles from colorful paper. Roll the triangles
tightly around a pencil or straw, starting at the wide end and applying glue as you
go. Once dry, string the paper beads together to make bracelets or necklaces.

Origami Animals: Teach your child how to fold simple origami animals or objects,
following step-by-step instructions or video tutorials.

DIY Comic Strip: Provide your child with a blank comic strip template or create one
by drawing boxes on a sheet of paper. Encourage them to invent their own characters
and stories by drawing and writing in the boxes.

Secret Code Messages: Create a simple letter substitution code and write a message
using the code. Have your child decode the message using a provided key.

DIY Scratch Art: Cover a sheet of paper with colorful crayon markings, and then
paint over the entire sheet with black tempera paint. Once the paint is dry, have
your child use a toothpick or similar tool to scratch designs into the paint,
revealing the colorful crayon underneath.

Nature Collage: Go on a nature walk and collect leaves, flowers, and other small
items. Help your child arrange their findings on a piece of paper, using glue or
tape to hold the items in place. Optionally, use a piece of contact paper or clear
tape to seal the collage and protect the natural elements.